How to Discuss Assisted Living with Your Loved Ones

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Woman assisting elderly woman | Utah Senior Care Advisors

As our parents get older, we often find ourselves in the role of caretakers. Seeing the ones who raised us needing some advice is a strange shift. One crucial talk is about their living situation as they age. Starting this chat early can help everyone adjust better. Here are some tips to help you approach… Read more »

Is It Time for Senior Care?

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senior woman standing at home | Utah Senior Care Advisors

Figuring out the care needs of an older family member can be tough. As physical and mental abilities begin to decline, it can be hard to discern whether this is a normal part of aging or if it indicates a need for extra help. Considering a move to a senior living community might be a… Read more »

Assisted Living Benefits that May Surprise You

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Senior joyful friends playing cards together | Utah Senior Care Advisors

With a significant chunk of Utah’s population, about 16%, now over the age of 65, that’s nearly a million people. More seniors and their loved ones are starting to plan for elder care. It can be a tough chat, especially when it feels like a big life change. But there are loads of benefits to… Read more »

Part 1: Understanding Assisted Living – An Introduction and Comparison with Other Senior Living Options

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Nurse consoling her elderly patient | Utah Senior Care Advisors

There comes a time in most people’s lives when we may find ourselves responsible for caring for our older loved ones. After a lifetime of nurturing others, they might be our parents or grandparents who require a little extra help. It’s important to remember that the need for support doesn’t diminish the desire for independence… Read more »

5 Common Assisted Living Myths Debunked

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Food Deliver for Senior Wheelchair | Utah Senior Care Advisors

Regarding elder care, assisted living is a valuable option for those in their golden years. However, the concept often carries with it a range of misconceptions that can lead to confusion and apprehension. These misunderstandings can stand in the way of making well-informed, beneficial decisions about the care of our aging loved ones. In this… Read more »

Creating a Safe and Engaging Environment: Essential Tips for Elder Care

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Elderly care | Utah Senior Care Advisors

Ensuring the well-being of our aging loved ones involves creating a secure and stimulating environment. In this guide, we will provide important strategies for elder care, emphasizing the creation of a setting that guarantees physical safety, nourishes emotional health, encourages cognitive vitality, fosters self-reliance, and tends to unique healthcare requirements. Guaranteeing Physical Safety: The initial… Read more »

The Stress and Health of Caregivers

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Elderly woman with female caregiver in living room. | Utah Senior Care Advisors

Caregiving is a tough job, and often, caregivers forget to take care of themselves. People often think caregivers are always health professionals getting paid, but that’s not true. In fact, more than 1 in 10 caregivers are usually friends or family of the person who needs help. For over 30 years, thousands of studies have… Read more »